UK PM Keir Starmer suffers major blow after his party comes third in key vote

In a surprising turn, the Green Party's Hannah Spencer won the Gorton and Denton by-election with 40.7% of the vote, marking their first-ever victory in this historically Labour stronghold. Labour fell to third place with just 25.4%, raising questions about Starmer's leadership.

This result may signal a shift in voter sentiment, as the Greens and Reform UK gain traction against traditional parties. Analysts suggest this could impact upcoming local elections, challenging Labour's